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Painting your car for only $ 75
Submitted by CristalB on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 3:49am.
Painting your car may sound like a fine DIY adventure to the initiated, but many consumers avoid it due to what they believe to be prohibitive cost and difficult. Getting a spray gun, air compressor and the right clear coat, primer spray, buffing compound, anti-rust solution and numerous more things are all things that a serious DIY car enthusiast will list to do the job well. But what if there were an additional way? Is there a cheaper method? A way that errs on the side of thrift?
Painting your car can cost only $ 75
Styluss at Instructables Workshop points to "The Poor Man's Paint Job as a means of painting your car for less. There's that amazing price tag of $ 75. The technique uses Rustoleum paint and high-density foam brushes. Plus the workload is lessened, as only minimal sanding is necessary. Despite the fact that it's cheap and relatively easy, just keep in mind that you will find things that can go wrong if you aren't careful, but recovery is possible. There are no guarantees here, so proceed at your own risk. It did work for Stylus, a fact borne out by photos on Instructables Workshop.
What you will need
Here are estimates of the necessary materials. What your automobile will need may vary. These instructions are for an average-sized sedan, so a truck or larger SUV will require more.
3 quarts of Rustoleum high gloss white paint = $23.61
3 quarts of odorless mineral spirits = $17.97
1 can of primer spray paint = $4.99
4-inch high-density foam brushes (7) = $5.67
2-inch high-density foam brushes (7) = $3.95
Paint trays (3) = $3.21
2 packs of sandpaper designed for wet use (600- and 800-grit) = $9.50
1 roll of painter's tape = $5.84
Total: $74.74
Get ready to go
You'll need a large, clean workspace. Discover one, then wash the automobile. Remove all attachments that you do not want to paint. Now you are ready to sand the car. If you will find spots where the old paint has chipped off, hit it with the spray primer. Sand it evenly so the paint has a smooth surface to which it can adhere. Painter's tape and paper to mask non-paint areas will be necessary.
Painting your car – It is time
Mix the paint half-and-half with mineral spirits. The paint mix should have a milk-like consistency, runny but nevertheless thick. It is advisable to apply coats methodically in a exact same order so you won't miss anything. Start with the roof of the car and move down and around. Make it uniform, as going back to dry area to paint alongside will create ugly paint lines.
Go slow and paint the right way
Plan your attack, get paint within the tray and get going. Use the larger brushes for larger areas and smaller for the finer information. From a thick application, spread the paint to create a base layer. Brush slowly and in the exact same direction. Drips and sags can happen, so watch for them. Small ones call for the brush. Big ones may require re-sanding and re-starting. Three coats should do it, with six to 12 hours of drying time after each coat. Undiluted Rustoleum is advertised as a 24-hour dry. With the mineral spirits, cut that time in half.
Sanding and coating some more
After the 3 coats of paint have dried, soak the 600-grit sandpaper in water and sand until you get that surface. Take care of the residue with a hose, then buff. If the earlier coats when on with great smoothness, you may not even need the extra sanding. Now you're ready for the final coats for that rich appearance. Dry appropriately, sand (this time with at least 800-grit) and spray.
Presto! How does it feel to be done?
The time has come, but don't jump into heavy washing or waxing for at least an additional day. Some brush strokes may be visible, but in Styluss's case, these were hard to see. For $ 75, "The Poor Man's Paint Job" is more than worth it, considering how exciting your car looks. Yes, the paint may strip in a year, but your cash outlay was not tremendous. If you are of a mind and want to spend more money, you will have to strip the Rustoleum off first. But you may not need it; "The Poor Man's Paint Job" will save you money and can produce quite sufficient results.
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